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Calendar of Local Events
This page includes current local events for southern Maine, from Kittery to Scarborough.
Visual arts, clases and workshops, activities for kids and more.
Listings are updated after every issue goes to press, every two weeks, year-round.
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Thursday October 10
Adult Book Discussion Group, Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library,18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, 9:45 AM. This group meets the second Thursday of every month. A variety of books are chosen and a schedule of upcoming books to be discussed is available at the main circulation desk. New members are always welcome. FMI www.graveslibrary.org or 967-2778.
Radium Girls Presentation, The Center, 175 Port Road, Kennebunk, 2 PM. Learn the tragic story of the Radium Girls from Colleen Nicastro, Director of Interpretation at the American Clock & Watch Museum. Radium Girls were young women who worked in the watch industry in WWI to paint time instruments with glow in the dark paint that contained radium. The women ingested radium and developed life threatening ailments. Free. Sign up by calling the Center, 967-8514.
Community Crafters, York Public Library, 15 Long Sands Road, York, 10:30 AM-12 PM. Join this group in the Kennebunk Room each Thursday morning to knit, crochet, do needlework or whatever creative endeavor you are working on. Bring along your own project. FMI www.york.lib.me.us or 363-2818.
Pink Tie Party at Vinegar Hill Music Theatre, 53 Old Post Road, Arundel, 6-10 PM. The 4th annual Pink Tie Party - an evening of live music, food & beverages, and community, as we honor and support those whose lives have been touched by cancer. Pink cocktail attire is encouraged. Entertainment includes a live band, food and beverage, as well as a silent and live auction. All proceeds go to Community of Caring, a Maine 501(c)3 nonprofit, and are allocated to charitable causes fighting cancer here in Maine. FMI vinegarhillmusictheatre.com or 985-5552. Tickets at Eventbrite, $75.
Friday - Monday, October 11-14
Columbus Day Weekend Sale, Americana Workshop, 111 York Street, Route 1, Wells, 10 AM-5 PM. 20% off everything in store. FMI 985-8356.
Saturday, Sunday & Monday, October 12-14
Open House at Country Peddlar in Wells. Hours are: Saturday & Sunday, October 12 & 13, 9 AM-5 PM, and Monday, October 14, 9 AM-12 PM. FMI 646-6576.
Saturday, October 12
BIG Sale at Kate Nelligan Design, Dock Square, Kennebunkport, 9 AM-5 PM. Close-outs, overstock, and samples. FMI www.katenelligandesign.com
16th Coastal Kitchen Tour, sponsored by The Center, 175 Port Road, Kennebunk, 10 AM-3 PM. See the latest in kitchen design when you visit 8 homes in Kennebunkport and Kennebunk. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased at The Center or online at www.seniorcenterkennebunk.org. Proceeds support programs and outreach for seniors provided by The Center.
Lobster Roll Luncheon, Arundel Lodge, 10 North Street, Kennebunkport, 1-3 PM. Lobster roll with a bag of chips, cole slaw, iced tea or lemonade and ice cream with cookies! $18 lobster roll plate, $30 for two lobster rolls. $6 hot dog plate substitution also available, $8 for two hot dogs.
The Wright Gallery's "Fall Foliage Show" Reception, The Wright Gallery, 5 Pier Road, Cape Porpoise, 5:30-7:30 PM. Artwork created by over a dozen of gallery artists depicting New England in the fall. Wine & hors d’oeuvres served. FMI thewrightgallery.com
Sunday, October 13
Laudholm’s Early Beginning, Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm, 342 Laudholm Farms Rd., Wells, 10:30-11:30 AM. Take a tour of the historic Laudholm campus of the Wells Reserve with long-time volunteer Ed Bellegarde. FMI wellsreserve.org or 207-646-1555.
Full Moon Walk, Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm, 342 Laudholm Farms Rd., Wells, 7-9 PM. Watch the moon rise just after sunset from one of the highest points in Wells, then experience the Wells Reserve at Laudholm at night, listening for animals and owls. Learn the lore behind the so-called Hunter’s Moon, Travel Moon, and Dying Moon. $7/regular, $5/member, or $15/family. Reservations required. FMI wellsreserve.org or 207-646-1555.
Tuesday, October 15
Monthly Poetry Evening, York Public Library, 15 Long Sands Road, York, 7 PM. Please bring poems to share - either your own or favorite poems by someone else. The prompt for October is “cookie”; the topic is open for interpretation. Readings from poetry books are welcome. Readings occur in round table format and are facilitated by Priscilla Cookson. Drop-ins welcome. FMI www.york.lib.me.us or 363-2818.
Wednesday October 16
Knit and Tea, Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library,18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, 10:30 AM. This group meets every Wednesday. Bring your friends, exchange patterns and knitting tips, meet new friends, enjoy a cup of hot tea and cookies. FMI www.graveslibrary.org or 967-2778.
Drop–in Chess, York Public Library, 15 Long Sands Road, York, 3-4 PM. Do you play chess? Want to challenge others or be challenged? Want to learn? All ages and levels welcome. Volunteers will be on hand to teach or help pair up players. FMI www.york.lib.me.us or 363-2818.
Meditation Meetup, York Public Library, 15 Long Sands Road, York, 5:30 – 6:30 PM. This weekly meditation program will be led by Maia Rizzi. A Clinical Hypnotherapist, she will lead visualizations to create healing energy, thereby calming and focusing the subconscious mind to connect with the body. This program is free and open to all ages and abilities. No prior experience needed. FMI www.york.lib.me.us or 363-2818.
Bird-Sketching Workshop, Mather Auditorium at Wells Reserve, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd., Wells, 7-9 PM. This fun and low pressure workshop will allow you to explore sketching birds using mounted specimens. Michael Boardman is a wildlife artist and master naturalist who will introduce you to or help you develop further your ability to sketch birds and nature. Open to both beginners and those with more experience. There will also be a brief watercolor demo with the opportunity to experiment with some color. All materials will be provided but people are welcome to bring their own supplies.
Group size is limited and advance registration is required. Register on the York County Audubon website. $20/ person ($25/person for non-members)
Thursday, October 17-Saturday, October 26
Wait Until Dark, Saco River Theatre, 29 Salmon Falls Road, Bar Mills. The classic thriller by Fredrick Knoll. Tickets are $15. FMI and for reservations: www.sacorivertheatre.corg or 929-5412.
Thursday, October 17
Community Crafters, York Public Library, 15 Long Sands Road, York, 10:30 AM-12 PM. Join this group in the Kennebunk Room each Thursday morning to knit, crochet, do needlework or whatever creative endeavor you are working on. Bring along your own project. FMI www.york.lib.me.us or 363-2818.
Friday, October 18
Storytime, Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library,18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, 10 AM. This program is held every Friday and includes stories, finger plays, songs, and crafts. Designed for children 5 and younger, however, all ages are welcome. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate. No registration required. FMI www.graveslibrary.org or 967-2778.
Computer Q and A, Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library,18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, 10 AM. This service is offered every Friday. FMI www.graveslibrary.org or 967-2778.
Saturday, October 19
Run 4 the Fight, Kennebunk Elementary School, 8:30 AM start for the Kid's Fun Run, 5-12 years, 9 AM start for the 4-Mile Trail Run. Fees are $10 for the Kids Run (no t-shirt) and $30 for the 4-Mile Trail Run ($35 day of). Shirt size not guaranteed after October 1st. This 4-mile trail run along the Eastern Trail in Kennebunk is what Ben’s Fight is all about – communities fighting together to support local families dealing with cancer. Join in this celebration of physical fitness, the beauty of Kennebunk, and the importance of community on Saturday, October 19. FMI www.run4thefight.com and to register for the race.
The Friends of the Wells Public Library Book Sale, Wells Public Library, 1434 Post Road, Wells, 10 AM-12:30 PM. The sale will be held in the Friends Room located in the library’s new addition. Special pricing on hardcover, paperbacks, children’s books and more! FMI [email protected] or 646-8181.
Phenology: Autumn Amble, Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm, 342 Laudholm Farms Rd., Wells, 1-3 PM. On this walk, we will observe, enjoy, and – like any good citizen scientist – collect a little data to record seasonal change. $7/regular, $5/member, or $15/family. Reservations required. FMI wellsreserve.org or .207-646-1555.
Monday, October 21
Turtles in Maine: Impacts of Roads on our Most Vulnerable Species, Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm, 342 Laudholm Farms Rd., Wells, 1-2 PM. Maine Audubon’s Sarah Haggerty will discuss the natural history of Maine’s turtles, some of the challenges they face locally and across their natural ranges, and a citizen-science project to identify places where turtles are most susceptible to being killed by cars. $5 suggested donation. FMI wellsreserve.org or 207-646-1555.
Tuesday, October 22
Maine Film Event: Dead River Rough Cut, Wells Public Library, 1434 Post Road, Wells, 6 PM. Dead River Rough Cut details the unique lives of Bob Wagg and Walter Lane, two men living off the land from their tarpaper shack in the Maine wilderness. The film details the men's lives across four seasons and offers an inside glimpse of a distinctively different way of life. FMI [email protected] or 646-8181.
Wednesday, October 23
So You Want to Self-Publish?, Kennebunk Free Library, 112 Main Street, Kennebunk, 6 PM. Kennebunk author Cynthia Graves will be at the Kennebunk Free Library to discuss the merits and pitfalls of self-publishing. FMI [email protected] or 985-2173.
Knit and Tea, Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library,18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, 10:30 AM. This group meets every Wednesday. Bring your friends, exchange patterns and knitting tips, meet new friends, enjoy a cup of hot tea and cookies. FMI www.graveslibrary.org or 967-2778.
Meditation Meetup, York Public Library, 15 Long Sands Road, York, 5:30–6:30 PM. This weekly meditation program will be led by Maia Rizzi. This program is free and open to all ages and abilities. No prior experience needed. FMI www.york.lib.me.us or 363-2818.
Thursday, October 24
Community Crafters, York Public Library, 15 Long Sands Road, York, 10:30 AM-12 PM. Join this group in the Kennebunk Room each Thursday morning to knit, crochet, do needlework or whatever creative endeavor you are working on. Bring along your own project. FMI www.york.lib.me.us or 363-2818.
Daily Sweat Open House, 65 Portland Rd, Kennebunk, 4-7 PM. A special open house night to come meet the amazing humans that make up our community, see what they create and join us for complimentary classes at 4:30 PM, 5:45 PM and 7 PM. Free. FMI @ The Daily Sweat: Yoga + Barre or 569-0999.
Saturday, October 26
Kathleen Howard Sutherland Talk - The Role of Social Media in the Arab Spring, Kennebunk Free Library, 112 Main Street, Kennebunk, 2 PM. Presented by The Camden Conference. Sutherland will be discussing the various forms of media that were used to promote political action on the streets against authoritarian regimes across the Middle East. Regimes’ use of social media in their reactions to the popular uprisings also reflects the new power of modern technology and the varied users’ skill in employing it. Kathleen Howard Sutherland is Associate Professor Emeritus of Political Science and Women’s Studies at Bowling Green State University in Ohio (BGSU) specializing in Middle East Studies. FMI [email protected] or 985-2173.
Monday, October 28
Homeschooling Group, Kennebunk Free Library, Kennebunk Free Library, 112 Main Street, Kennebunk, 6 PM. Kennebunk Free Library’s homeschooling group is for parents of homeschoolers to discuss and share resources. It meets on the last Monday of every month. This month’s meeting will be held at the same time as Windows and Mirrors Book Club for grades K-5. Children are welcome to come for the club while grown-ups meet upstairs. FMI [email protected]us or 985-2173.
Wednesday, October 30
International Women's Club of New England Community Supper, Robert's Maine Grill, 326 Rt. 1, Kittery, 4-9 PM. IWCNE will receive a percentage of the proceeds for that evening for their charities. FMI [email protected] or 903-491-8065.
Coming Soon
Thursday, October 24
Daily Sweat Open House, 65 Portland Rd, Kennebunk, 4-7 PM. A special open house night to come meet the amazing humans that make up our community, see what they create and join us for complimentary classes at 4:30P, 5:45P and 7P. Free. FMI @ The Daily Sweat: Yoga + Barre or 569-0999.
Monday, October 28
Homeschooling Group at Kennebunk Free Library, Kennebunk Free Library, 112 Main Street, Kennebunk, 6 PM. Are you the parent of a homeschooler? Are you looking for a place to talk about your experiences with other parents? Kennebunk Free Library’s homeschooling group, for parents of homeschoolers to discuss and share resources, meets on the last Monday of every month. A librarian will be available to answer questions and offer guidance. Homeschooling is a journey. This month’s meeting will be held at the same time as the Windows and Mirrors Book Club, for grades K-5. Children are welcome to join for the club while grown-ups meet upstairs! FMI www.kennebunklibrary.org.
Wednesday, October 30
International Women's Club of New England Community Supper, Robert's Maine Grill, 326 Rt. 1, Kittery, 4-9 PM. IWCNE will receive a percentage of the proceeds for that evening for their charities. FMI [email protected] or 903-491-8065.
ONGOING
Finding Your Better Self Through Horses, Ever After Mustang Rescue. An amazing hands-on experience with horses. Helps reduce stress, raise confidence and improve self-esteem. Supervised, private one hour sessions. Contact Lydia @ 207-641-9449 for more information. Located at 463 West Street, Biddeford. FMI www.mustangrescue.org
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